Senior Engineering Manager

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to support the Director of Engineering and the Heads of Design Authority and Design Engineering in delivering departmental strategy and objectives.

Based at our Capenhurst site, you will play a key leadership role within the Engineering & Design Authority (EDA), driving engineering excellence, innovation, and governance across the organisation.

About the Function

UTD Engineering & Design Authority (EDA) is the global function responsible for:

• Plant Design and Engineering delivery
• Safety Basis of Design
• Design Assurance and Governance
• Engineering standards and best practice
• Learning and Development

The function leads multidisciplinary teams of suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP), delivering full plant design and engineering services across the Urenco fleet.

It also provides specialist engineering support to the COO organisation, including troubleshooting and debottlenecking activities to ensure assets operate as per design intent.

EDA is a key driver of innovation in plant design and engineering, developing new design concepts, processes, and systems. This includes leveraging lessons learned, market developments, and best available technologies to maintain Urenco’s competitive position. The function also defines and implements the Centre of Excellence for Design and Engineering.

Strategic Context

The EDA function plays a central role in Urenco’s recurring ‘W’ strategic planning process, enabling continuous review and refresh to address long-term challenges.

Aligned to the evolution of the Strategy 2020 pillars, the organisation is focused on five strategic building blocks:

• Maintain a strong customer base
• Defend and innovate the core business
• Shape and utilise regulatory frameworks
• Promote organic growth
• Create a winning team

These support delivery across:

• Long-term ambition (5–15 years)
• Mid-term strategy (3–5 years)
• Short-term priorities (12–24 months)

What you’ll do:

• Support EDA senior management in managing the Special Projects department (25+ FTE), delivering Urenco’s CapEx portfolio from a design and engineering perspective
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified engineers, working with both internal teams and external contractors to deliver global engineering services
• Contribute as a member of the EDA leadership team to develop and execute long-term strategy and short-term operational plans
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and instructions to support plant design and engineering delivery (including QA systems)
• Lead the development and delivery of Front End Engineering Design (FEED), including conceptual and basic design for capital programmes
• Ensure all design projects are effectively planned, resourced, and compliant with current and future regulatory and legal requirements
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across UTD and Site Operations to enable knowledge transfer and successful project delivery
• Provide engineering support and expert advice for major and complex projects
• Add value across the full asset lifecycle to ensure safe, consistent, and optimised plant design solutions aligned to business needs
• Maintain and develop key design and technology expertise to create competitive advantage in critical business areas

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Extensive experience in engineering design within the nuclear or similarly regulated, high-hazard industry
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams in complex, international environments
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, safety requirements, and design governance
• Ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders across technical and operational functions
• Track record of delivering complex engineering programmes to time, cost, and quality expectations
• Experience developing and executing departmental strategy aligned to business objectives
• Financial acumen, including management of OPEX and CAPEX budgets
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and building high-performing teams

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.  As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days.
• Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs.
• Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits.
• Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses.

Security vetting

Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.